This is intended as a meeting place for folk interested in the music I make with Marcus Cliffe as Miracle Mile or my solo stuff as 'Jones'.
I hope it'll be fun and might host some healthy banter; giving me a chance to share some music, video, thoughts etc.
It can get a little lonely in the attic; why not slide a note under the door...

Friday, 4 January 2013

Albums of 2012

Back in the studio working on the new Miracle Mile album 'In Cassidy's Care', more of which later. Meanwhile, here's my tardy 'Best of 2012' list; might justify them later:

Tree Bursts in Snow by Admiral Fallow

Traces by Karine Polwart

Life is Peopleby Bill Fay

Crown and Treaty by Sweet Billy Pilgrim

Hello Cruel Worldby Gretchen Peters

The Salesman and the Shark by Sean Rowe

The Lion's Roar by First Aid Kit

Piramida by Efterklang

Shallow Bed by Dry the River

Mid Air by Paul Buchanan

Reissues of the Year:Tell My Sister by Kate and Anna McGarrigleWalk Across the Rooftops & Hats by The Blue NileSo by Peter Gabriel

Disappointment of the Year:The Devil You Know by Rickie Lee JonesBabel Mumford and Sons

Books of the Year:
Ron Rash The Cove
Richard Ford Canada
Jonas Jonasson The Hundred Year Old Man...
Charles Frazier Nightwoods
Patrick deWitt The Sisters BrothersFilms of the Year:
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (USA)
Take Shelter
Midnight in Paris
Plus two films I haven't yet seen but kind of know will be on the list:
Amour
The Master

Love the Bascombe books; just reading Ford's debut from late 70s 'A Piece of My Heart' which is totally different fare... narrative, dirty Americana noir etc...Yup, I did neglect the cinema in 2012; must remedy.I'm in the studio so am falling behind on albums; will sort soon...

I have half of these.I bought Gretchen Peters after you and Tim raved about it and it doesn't dissapoint . Also love the First Aid Kit abum .Hard to believe they're two young Swedish sisters. They make a lovely noise.Included 'Emmylou' on the compilation I've just posted to you.Phil

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Feedback for 'To the Bone'

To The Bone is beautiful, delicate, like whispers in the wind or that glimpse from the corner of your eye. It draws you in and seduces you with both sounds and words. It's Trevor Jones' most simple and perhaps honest record - emotions stripped down 'to the bone' and the stripped down feel to the album compliment the music perfectly.If you hear a more beautiful album this year then I'll eat my Marshall gigging cap.

Macwood Fleet

I have been enjoying your excellent 'To the Bone' album over the past week. It's a quietly, powerful album that reveals more of itself upon repeat listens. The understated production works really well.

Cerdin Rogers

I just wanted to drop a quick note to say that I absolutely love the record. Although musically it’s clearly much more stripped down than In Cassidy’s Care, it is every bit it’s equal! It’s a record that I play all the way through because it is incredibly consistent and it’s almost a cliché to state that that’s a rarity these days. This being the case, it’s almost unfair to single out particular tracks but 'Phil The Hat' is one of the most moving songs that I have heard for some time and I think 'Fireworks' could be my favourite song of yours. Now I just need to write a review that will do the record justice!!!

Rob Marsh

A big thanks for, once again, producing a beautiful album. I'm clumsy with words but even the most articulate of people couldn't put down on paper just how great this album is. It simply needs to be listened to. No other artist can strike up emotions and imagery like you can, and for this I thank you.I engross myself in your albums like a great book that I can't put down. I know we're only in March but 'To the Bone' is album of the year. Anyone who says different has neither a heart or a soul.

Phil Hogarth

'To the Bone' arrived yesterday. I have listened a few times. For me is another masterprice full of wonderful melodies. Thank for your music. Un abrazo(regards).

Mario Matamoro

I have got mildly excited as my wife (Di) likes 'Books to Bed'.Just played the album 3 times in a row. I guess that you have always written close to your heart but this time it just seems more personal. I have to confess I felt the tears welling up at the end. Maybe I'm getting to be a big softie in my senior years but this album has a chunk of your soul and I think that Marcus has responded with a sensitive and sympathetic production that elevates the album. I am looking forward to getting to know it more.I failed to mention that it is very very good! I love the way it ends...

Chris Guildersleve

Bloody Hell TREV, what are you trying to do to me?? I am now going to call you the Marquis of Melancholy. You ripped my heart out and sliced it up!!! I almost got in the car this morning and drove up to give you a big old man hug!!!! Still digesting To The Bone and trying I gets head around it. One thing though, the ending, genius. Very Sigur Ros.

Nick Baker

Beautiful is how I would describe it, Ive had a good few listens now and it's everything you hope for, nothing more and nothing less...!Simply Stunning to be honest, keep going...

Geoff Wright

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